Mom smsed at 4.30am to say she had had 8 contractions in the last hour. Things were happening quickly. I was at her house at 6am - she had a couple of contractions and we decided to go through to Linkwood, they were getting close together very quickly. Went through to Linkwood and she was already 7-8cm dilated. She was doing SO well! I set up the pool (in 20 mins - I am an expert now) and she delivered by 7.47am. It was dad's birthday too - a great birthday present!! They hadn't decided on a name yet (they were juggling between Layla and Rosie). I held her for about an hour while mom was being stitched (she tore slightly on her previous episiotomy).
Big sister (16 months old) came to visit and kept kissing her and saying "baba". My heart could have burst!
SMS from her last night - Hi there. Just wanted to say thanks for being so incredible today. It was amazing to have that support and assistance. I really appreciate every minute you helped me, it was ten thousand times different to my first birth. And we finally have a name: Lily Sofia. Lily is of Latin origin and symbolic of purity and beauty. Sofia means wisdom.
*BEAM* I am so blessed.
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I love the name Lily Sofia and the meanings make the name even more special.
You are becoming quite the expert at setting up the birthing pool Milly...you'll have to try and beat your 20 minute record next time ;)
Thanks for sharing your story!
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